Andrea has been the Long Term Care Specialist for Upstate, since 1996. Prior to joining Upstate, she was a sales representative for Finger Lakes LTC Company, ( now MedAmerica), a subsidiary of Excellus, Blue Cross & Blue Shield. Her responsibilities are focused on helping financial services professionals determine and satisfy the needs of their clients as it relates to LTC insurance coverage. This activity includes meetings and telephone conferences with agents, planners, clients, client advisors and family members. She is often called on to conduct presentations to groups ranging from the Estate Planning Council of Rochester to meetings organized by planning and investing firms for their clients.

Andrea received her BA from SUNY, Albany. She is active in the Rochester chapter of the Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors, and the Financial Planning Association. As a Certified Continuing Education instructor with the NYS Insurance Department, she has presented CE courses at the NYS LTC Form, the FPA and RAIFA, in addition to Upstate’s schedule of programs throughout the state. She is a certified LUTCF instructor and has been certified by the NYS Partnership for LTCI to discuss and market “Partnership” policies to consumers.

Andrea lives in Farmington, NY with her husband and has one daughter and one grandson. She loves to travel as often as possible!